Copywriter · Creative Strategist · Filmmaker

Jackson
McClenagan

Recent graduate of Texas Tech with a major in Advertising and a minor in Creative Media Industries. I help brands tell stories that connect with audiences.

West Texas roots.
"Jack" of all trades.

Born and raised in West Texas, I've always had a passion for storytelling and crafting narratives that resonate with audiences. As a recent graduate of Texas Tech, I found that my passion lies in advertising, more specifically working on the creative side of campaigns.

Skills

  • Copywriting
  • Video Production
  • Editing
  • Typography Design
  • Campaign Strategy
Headshot of Jackson McClenagan

My Work

Swipe Into Something More Campaign - First United Bank pitch deck title slide

Swipe Into Something More Campaign - First United Bank

Served as the Copywriter for an integrated advertising campaign promoting First United Bank's Spirit Rewards Checking Account — from market research to final client pitch.

Dark rails with sunset — photography by Jackson McClenagan

Photo Gallery

A collection of photography work spanning campus life, landscapes, and cinematic stills.

Final Film Website project screenshot

Final Film Website

Designed and built a portfolio website for a film-focused creative brand, handling layout, copy, and visual identity.

Case Study 01

Swipe Into Something More

An integrated advertising campaign for First United Bank's Spirit Rewards Checking Account — designed to drive account sign-ups, build brand awareness, and position First United Bank as the preferred choice for modern banking needs.

Role
Copywriter
Timeline
January – May 2026
Deliverable
Integrated Ad Campaign, Video Ads & Pitch Deck
Client
First United Bank

What problem were we solving?

First United Bank was launching a new rewards checking account and needed to create awareness and excitement around the product. Our challenge was to communicate the value proposition effectively and drive account sign-ups.

"This advertising campaign aims to establish First United Bank's Spirit Rewards Checking Account as the preferred choice for modern banking needs — creating excitement around the launch and driving account sign-ups."

What I was responsible for

As the copywriter, I led the copy development for campaign touchpoints. I also collaborated with the creative lead to shoot, edit, and produce the mockups for this campaign. Early on I also conducted research to understand our demographic.

  • Market research & audience analysis
  • Copywriting for campaign touchpoints
  • Primary & secondary research
  • Video Production & editing
  • Media strategy & channel planning
  • Client presentation & pitch deck

What we built

We developed a multi-channel campaign targeting financially-conscious students and young professionals in Lubbock. The campaign included a 30-second and 15-second video spot, social media output, online ad placements, and a full strategic pitch deck presented to a client panel of staff from First United Bank.

Campaign pitch deck — title and intro slide
Campaign pitch deck — title & intro slide
Campaign strategy overview slide
Strategy overview

What was the impact?

A Final grade received
3 Media channels planned
2 Commercials produced
16 Weeks from brief to presentation

The campaign earned strong client panel feedback for its audience insight, cohesive creative direction, and clear strategic rationale. It's for these reasons that our group was selected as the winner by First United Bank.

What I learned

The main thing I learned from this project was how to communicate and effectively work with a team of people to achieve a clear vision.

  • Knowing how to set and follow deadlines is crucial and requires constant communication between team members.
  • Audience research isn't a checkbox; it's the foundation. Our strongest creative ideas came directly from understanding how students actually talk about finance and career development.
  • Copywriting in a campaign context means every word has to earn its place and work across formats — short, long, static, moving.
  • Presenting to a client panel taught me to defend creative decisions with data and strategic reasoning, not just instinct.
Case Study 02

Final Film Website

A portfolio website designed for film enthuiasts, including reviews and case studies of various films. It also includes a photo gallery of some of my favorite cinematic moments.

Role
Designer & Developer
Timeline
Spring 2026
Deliverable
Full Portfolio Website
Tools
HTML · CSS ·

Building a brand online from scratch

The goal was to create a website that felt authentically cinematic — one that could hold photography, case studies, and personal copy without feeling generic. The design had to communicate a clear creative point of view before a single word was read.

What I was responsible for

  • Visual design & color system
  • All copywriting & voice
  • HTML & CSS
  • Responsive layout & mobile UX
  • SEO structure & meta tags
  • Photo gallery curation

What was built

A multi-page portfolio with a reviews section, smooth scroll navigation, a masonry photo gallery, dual case studies, and a clean contact section. The design leans into a dark, cinematic aesthetic — high contrast, editorial typography, and generous white space in content sections.

Final Film Website screenshot
Portfolio website — hero & navigation

What I learned

Building this site taught me that good web design is essentially copywriting in a different medium — every layout decision tells the visitor something about who you are before they read a word. Balancing the cinematic aesthetic with usability on mobile was the central creative challenge, and it sharpened my eye for what truly needs to be on the screen versus what can be cut.

Let's Work Together

I'm always open to new oppurtunities, collaborations, questions, or just a chat about films.